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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 435.15 and 250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 435.15 and 250.46 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 435.15 = 250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/435.15 = 250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 435.15 × 250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 108,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,985.49/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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